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Boats on San Francisco Bay near a beach

In chilly San Francisco Bay, open-water swimmers find warmth in community

Orlando Rivera, executive director and co-founder of the Chicago Cuatro Orchestra in Humboldt Park, strums a five-string tiple, a cousin of the cuatro instrument, on Jan. 8, 2026, at Humboldt Park Fieldhouse.

An orchestra reborn: How Chicago, the cuatro and a car crash reinvigorated Orlando Rivera’s career 

Rev. Jesse Jackson with two men, the Rev. Charles Jenkins and the Rev. Reginald Sharpe

WATCH: Chicagoans remember life, legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Bad Bunny at Super Bowl halftime show press conference

Rhetoric around Bad Bunny halftime show is projection, manifestation of America’s polarized political culture, scholars say

Start-up fights to spread naloxone use for opioid overdose

October 16, 2018

By Xiaoyi Liu Medill Reports Click on the button of “Get Naloxone” on the webpage and you can purchase naloxone, a medication designed to rapidly

“Everything changes after today” – Chicago moves forward after historic Van Dyke verdict

October 16, 2018

By Javanna Plummer and Becky Dernbach Medill Reports Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a “statement of interest” Friday opposing a consent decree to reform the

Bloomberg and Brown bolster a business-friendly climate for climate change solutions

October 16, 2018

By Aaron Dorman Medill Reports “Fighting climate change and growing the economy go hand in hand,” Michael Bloomberg insisted at the Global Climate Action Summit

Northwestern battles to 1-1 draw against hometown foe DePaul

October 16, 2018

By Nicholas Hennion Medill Reports Northwestern University simultaneously continued both a winning and losing streak after a 1-1 draw against Chicago opponent DePaul University last

People pose for a picture at the NEDA walk.

A thousand marchers bring eating disorder awareness and support to Chicago

October 16, 2018

By Colleen Zewe Medill Reports Despite the brisk October weather, Sami Mikret and her family spent Sunday morning marching along Diversey Harbor to celebrate her

Jafar Farah and Nabila Espanioly speak at an event organized by the American Friends Service Committee in Chicago on Oct 5. It was held at the Grace Episcopal Church.

NGO says U.S. support needed in fight for Arab minority rights in Israel

October 16, 2018

By Aqilah Allaudeen Medill Reports The closing of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s diplomatic office in Washington D.C. last month and President Donald Trump’s controversial recognition

UNI volleyball tops standings in MVC mid-season rankings

October 15, 2018

By Kristen Keller Medill Reports The top six teams in the Missouri Valley Conference are battling to keep their spots and make it to the

10th District candidates debate gun control and climate change among contentious topics

October 11, 2018

By Alexis Shanes Medill Reports U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-10th) called for crossing the partisan divide on everything from health care to immigration reform during

Myra Hess Concert

Violin-piano duo entrances audience at Dame Myra Hess concert

October 11, 2018

By Madison Yauger Medill Reports Soft melodies and thunderous keys could be heard echoing throughout the Chicago Cultural Center on Wednesday, as the International Music

“Dancing for community” at the 65th Annual Chicago Powwow

October 11, 2018

By Katie Rice Medill Reports Poised on their toes, the dancers pivot around the room to a thrumming drum beat. Jingling bells accompany their movements

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DASH diet helps pregnant women control weight gain

October 9, 2018

By Colleen Zewe Medill Reports Many pregnant women struggle with weight gain, but those who begin pregnancy overweight or obese risk developing diabetes, high blood

Wildcats winless streak continues in scoreless draw with Penn State

October 8, 2018

By Nicholas Hennion Medill Reports Northwestern University’s soccer struggles continued Saturday night as the Wildcats failed to find the back of the net in a

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